On-line+discussion+for+Elementary+teachers

=Online Discussion: Due October 1st, please see discussion on this page for examples = =Category 2 Enhancing English Language Learning in Elementary Classrooms =


 * This assignment is required for graduate credit students only*

Required Readings:
Readings are found in the Enhancing English Language Learning in Elementary Classrooms' Study Guide.

//Writers' Workshop and Children Acquiring English as a Non-Native Language//, pp.86-117

//Integrating Language and Content Instruction: Strategies and Techniques//, pp.159-172

Discussion Questions:
1. What were the 3 points that you found significant in relation to the ELLs in your classroom or to ELLs you have worked with previously?

2. How does the information in this article reflect the four principles of sheltered English instruction? Be specific.

3. What are you doing already that is reflected here? Give specific examples.

4. How can you apply the information in the article to modify your current instructional practice? Give specific examples.

Part 2:Discuss interactively online.
1. First post your reflective response to the questions posted for each reading.

2. Read what other online participants have written about the reading.

3. Comment on the responses of at least two other participants for each reading. Reflect in writing on what they have written. Then add your own thoughts and suggest additional information or strategies. Each response should be at least a paragraph in length.

4. Ideally the dialogue should continue back and forth, as a professional conversation, informed by educational reading and experiences, with contributions from a variety of participants.